S. The company said it intends to meet with
Local 6-728 of the Paper, Allied-Industrial, Chemical + Energy Workers
International Union, which represents hourly employees at the plant, to
discuss the closure., and Radford, Va.

administar. is a leading global supplier of
automotive and commercial highway wheels, brakes, powertrain , suspension,
structural and other lightweight components.

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Cautionary Statement
This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

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mining industry, through a joint technical and
development contract signed with the China University of Mining and
Technology in 2004, we have successfully completed testing our
mechanical mine roof anchors in two of China's largest
Government-owned mines."
Mr .

About INTERMET
With headquarters in Troy, Michigan, INTERMET Corporation is a
manufacturer of powertrain, chassis/suspension and structural components for
the automotive industry.intermet .
Annual sales for this operation are approximately $60 million and it employs
about 400 people . The Company has 36 facilities
and over 10,000 employees worldwide. All statements other than statements of historical facts
included in this release are forward looking statements.

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Leganza commented further, "Considering the present status of
our backlogs and current forecasts of the U.

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Leganza , President and CEO stated, "The sales increase
of 7% in the first quarter reflects the tenth consecutive quarter of
improved year-to-year results and we anticipate continued positive
sales results as the year progresses. Leganza continued, "Price competition from Chinese foundries
and the shrinking market for malleable iron products has resulted in
our continued expansion in the development of our ductile iron
capabilities.
The Cadillac, Michigan facility is a ductile iron foundry which makes
engine exhaust manifolds, steering knuckles, and other cast components.

Otherwise, where a site reflects a concentration on one process (e.

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The Eastern Company Reports Results for the First Quarter of 2005

6 million for the same period in 2004, a 7% increase,
while net income was $730,600, or $0. The diversity
of the Company's products helps it to respond to the changing
requirements of a broad array of markets. More information is available on the Internet at
http://www.
Under the agreement announced today, the investors have acquired all of
the outstanding shares of stock of the subsidiary.

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economy, all of our
other business units are on track for very positive results in 2005. (Nasdaq: HAYZ) today announced the sale of Hayes Lemmerz
International - Cadillac, Inc. Factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in
such forward looking statements include the factors set forth in our periodic
reports filed with the SEC.

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30
Diluted $ 0.

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning
of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which represent the Company's expectations
and beliefs concerning future events that involve risks and uncertainties
which could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently
anticipated.

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19 $ 0.
The INTERMET Decatur Foundry, which currently has 320 active employees,
manufactures ductile-iron cast components for a number of automakers and
Tier 1 suppliers. The company has approximately 5,800 employees
worldwide.

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The Company is not obligated to update or
revise the aforementioned statements for those new developments. If the
foundry is closed, it is our intention to transfer its business to other
INTERMET ductile-iron foundries in Columbus, Ga.

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Sales for the quarter were $26."
Local officials of the city of Decatur also were notified today of the
company's plans to close the plant. Consequently, all of the forward looking
statements made in this press release are qualified by these and other
factors, risks , and uncertainties.

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This
short-term reduction in operations allowed us to lower our inventory
to a more acceptable level. Further information about the
potential factors which could affect the Company 's financial results
are included in the Company's reports and filings with the Securities
and Exchange Commission. If INTERMET proceeds with its plans, the facility is
expected to close by December 31, 2005., Hibbing, Minn.net/intermet .

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19 per diluted share, compared to
the $1,076,400, or $0. Additional products are scheduled for casting
runs in the second half of the year.S.

INTERMET Announces Plans to Close Decatur Illinois Foundry

Commenting on the announcement, Gary F. We believe
that closure of the Decatur facility would allow INTERMET to become more
competitive as we emerge from Chapter 11, while preserving flexibility in our
Ferrous Metals Group to ensure that future market demand can be met.com . Cadillac Casting, Inc. We are proud of the efforts of
the highly-capable employees in Cadillac, and we are confident that they will
be a valuable addition to the buyer.

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"

Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc.

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"
The Eastern Company is a 147-year-old manufacturer of industrial
hardware, security products and metal castings. It operates from nine
locations in the U. Closure part of ongoing restructuring activities

TROY, Mich. NORTHVILLE , Mich.

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"Although our Metal Products Segment continues to experience the
operational results caused by reduced use of our proprietary mine roof
anchors within the U. With the assistance of the University , we are
currently in discussions with the mines regarding the use of our
products.S.

Forward -Looking Statements: Information in this news release
contains statements which reflect the Company 's current expectations
regarding its future operating performance and achievements.29

Weighted average shares outstandings:
Basic 3,634,991 3,617,034
Diluted 3,867,413 3,713,736

, INTERMET Corporation
(INMTQ:PK) today announced that it has developed plans to close its ductile-
iron foundry in Decatur , Illinois., Lynchburg,
Va. The words "intends,"
"expected," "believe," "intention," and similar words and expressions identify
forward-looking statements. Financial terms of the
transaction were not disclosed. will continue to supply castings to
certain Hayes Lemmerz machining facilities , and other customers.

The emphasis is on manufacturing or custom supplying both rough cast and machined end products.

sand casting) more than others -- or even just that one -- it is more logically allocated to its appropriately named subcategory.

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Business Editors

NAUGATUCK, Conn.3 million,
compared to $24.

, Hayes Lemmerz
International, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary that operates its
Cadillac, Michigan facility, to a group of private investors.

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29 per diluted share, reported in the first
quarter of 2004, a 32% decrease.
Leonard F. Actual
results may differ due to the many economic uncertainties that affect
the Company's business environment. Ruff, INTERMET Chairman and CEO,
said, "While the Decatur Foundry has been important for our ductile-iron
business in the past, exposure to legacy and other fixed costs at this
location, coupled with INTERMET's capacity -optimization strategy relative to
its plan of reorganization, requires us to consider this action . INTERMET's
actual results may differ materially from those suggested by its forward-
looking statements due to factors such as: the economic cost, management
distraction and lost business opportunities associated with bankruptcy
proceedings; INTERMET's continued access to its DIP financing; the high cost
of scrap steel and the possibility that scrap steel costs will remain at high
levels or continue to increase, which would have further negative effects on
INTERMET's profitability, cash flow, liquidity and ability to borrow;
fluctuations in the cost of other raw materials, including the cost of energy ,
aluminum, zinc, magnesium and alloys, and INTERMET's ability, if any, to pass
those costs on to its customers; pricing practices of INTERMET's customers,
including changes in their payment terms resulting from the discontinuation of
early payment programs and continuing demands for price concessions as a
condition to retaining current business or obtaining new business, and the
negative effect that price concessions have on profit margins; changes in
procurement practices and policies of INTERMET 's customers for automotive
components, including the risk of the loss of major customers or the loss of
current or prospective vehicle programs as a result of INTERMET's financial
condition and prospects (or otherwise); possible inability to close
unprofitable plants or to transfer work from one plant to another because of
the related costs or customer requirements; general economic conditions,
including any downturn in the markets in which INTERMET operates; fluctuations
in automobile and light and heavy truck production, which directly affect
demand for INTERMET's products; deterioration in the market share of any of
INTERMET's major customers; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates;
work stoppages or other labor disputes that could disrupt production at
INTERMET's facilities or those of its customers; continuing changes in
environmental regulations to which INTERMET is subject , and the costs INTERMET
will incur in meeting more stringent regulations; factors or presently unknown
circumstances that may result in impairment of INTERMET's assets, including
further write-downs of its goodwill; and other risks as detailed from time to
time in INTERMET's periodic SEC reports .

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Curtis Clawson, President, CEO and Chairman of the Board, commented, "The
sale reflects continued progress in Hayes Lemmerz' plan to increase the focus
on core products in select geographic areas.

Note: The Supplies subcategory is used to gather together the sites of companies that serve the foundry industry with chemicals, consumables, molds, patterns, components, and similar requirements.

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We are optimistic about the progress we have made in a short
period of time and we believe our efforts will lead us to new
opportunities in the Chinese mining industry.20 $ 0. Specific information relating to the Chapter 11
cases filed by INTERMET and certain of its domestic subsidiaries can be found
on the Internet at http://www.

Hayes Lemmerz Completes Sale of Its Cadillac MI Foundry

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, Canada, Mexico, Taiwan and China.

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Although the lower production levels
resulted in operating losses at our Metal Products facility within the
first quarter, we expect to return to more normal production levels
beginning in the the second quarter."
Mr. This effort will result in the production of more
ductile iron products. These statements are not guarantees of future
performance but instead involve various risks and uncertainties. The company
will be renamed Cadillac Casting, Inc.

Most particularly, this 'lead-in' category indexes firms engaged in more than one process or, in a few cases, in casting of a relatively rare nature (e.

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----The Eastern
Company (AMEX: EML) today announced the results of its operations for
the first quarter of 2005. The decrease in earnings
compared to the first quarter of 2004 was the result of a planned
reduction in operating levels at our Metal Products facility.

Statement of Consolidated Income
THE EASTERN COMPANY (AMEX - EML)

THREE Months Ended

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April 2, 2005 April 3, 2004
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Net Sales $26,267,584 $24,565,208

Net Income After Tax 730,582 1,076,373

Net Income Per Share:
Basic $ 0.